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Fabric softener (note that its often called Fabric Conditioner as well) is used to prevent static cling and makes the fabric softer. Popular brand names include Lenor, Lenor/Downy and Comfort. Most washing machines have a dispenser to add liquid fabric softener to the load of laundry automatically on the final rinse; in landerettes it may need to be added manually. Some brands of washing powder have fabric conditioning built-in which is claimed to save money when compared to buying ordinary washing powder and fabric softener separately. There are some fabric softeners that besides softening clothes also claim to make ironing easier whereas some claim to make clothes dry faster.
Another form of fabric softener is in the form of dryer sheets which are added to clothing in the tumble dryer to soften the fabrics and prevent static. Dryer sheets can also be used to keep clothes smelling good while being stored.
You should never pour un-diluted fabric softener directly onto clothes and use only the recommended amount.
Trivia: On the Simpsons (TV show), Milhouse's mother does not believe in fabric softener, so on a spending spree he does his own laundry using fabric softener.